Novedades

A transformative 300-mile walk along Japan’s ancient pilgrimage routes and through depopulating villages inspires a heartrending remembrance of a long-lost friend, documented in poignant, imaginative prose and remarkable photography.

Following the international success of The Laughing Policeman and Cop Out, New Zealand author Glenn Wood continues his memoirs with a hilarious collection of recently unearthed travel stories. Told with his trademark dry wit and self-deprecating humour, Glenn blunders around the world with an assemblage of unfortunate friends who should have known better, creating havoc and well-intentioned mayhem wherever he goes. Glenn turns out to be an overly ambitious traveller, completely overestimating his abilities and placing himself in harm’s way in some of the world’s most interesting and ...

This is a true tale of adventure in high and distant lands. This is a tale of two western women, who, with the help of three Nepali men trek through the remote and high mountain wilderness of the Himalayas to fulfill a long-held dream. They dye their hair black, climb into traditional Tibetan dresses and embark on an illegal, harrowing trek to Mount Kailash in the far west of Tibet. Facing wild dogs, possible arrest, exposure, lack of food and water; where one wrong step could plummet them to certain death, their spiritual pilgrimage is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit.

The inspiration for this book came from a thought that deeply intrigued me – what if an alien visited Japan, seeking to understand the life here? Where would I, who have been living in this country for over ten years, take him? Perhaps on a tour of a typical corporate office, presenting him with “the average day in the life of a salaryman”, would this be enough to capture the essence of Japanese life? Certainly not. To truly penetrate the soul of Japan requires a journey across its vast expanse, engaging with the myriad personalities that stitch together the nation's cultural and ...

Is everything really better in Japan? Cristian Martini Grimaldi, freelance journalist who has been living in Japan for almost a decade, decides to explore if this is really the case. This book is the English version of his Bestseller “In Giappone lo fanno meglio?” (with many extra chapters added) . The idea for this work started from a simple observation. Japan is more idealized than actually experienced. As a young American student disappointed by his life in the Rising Sun once confessed to the author: “For years I have looked at Japan from afar and I thought it was the perfect ...

Thinking of Vietnam? Pho and conical hats dancing in your head? That’s a sweet start, but honey, you’re just scratching the surface! Let your friendly, occasionally sarcastic Saigonese local, Mai, take you by the hand (and maybe gently nudge you away from a tourist trap or two). This isn't your parents' guided tour. You've got a savvy local friend showing you the real Vietnam – the one beyond the clichés (remember: we're a country, not a war). Mai spills the ca phe sua da on everything: Busting those "Vietnam facts" your uncle told you after watching Platoon. Navigating the beautiful...

After suffering through a nightmare in the post Khmer Rouge era of Cambodia, a handsome young American finds himself desiring to return to the country years later in an overwhelming desire to defy his fears. However, this time he brings a fun loving friend and is prepared when he is faced with more dangers. He returns to Thailand and discovers an unexpected and more costly peril waiting for him.

Love in the Philippines: What You Must Know Before Sending That Money Due to the sensitive nature of this book, the description must be cryptic and cautious. Even the most detailed investigative report, crude and sometimes amusing, has layers of interpretation, but it’s all here, as real as it gets. Attention and consideration is all you need, especially if you have mixed feelings.

You Need This Guide to Tokyo. You've already got a phone full of screenshots and TikToks. You know the ones. The ones that tell you where to get a selfie with a geisha, or act like Tokyo begins and ends with Shibuya Crossing. Bless their Crocs. Those generic guides barely scratch the surface. They miss the textures, the quirks, and the sheer, delightful weirdness that make Tokyo, well, Tokyo. This isn't just a list of places. It's a vibe. It's the stuff your slightly unhinged (in a fun way, I promise), but ultimately very clued-in Tokyoite friend would tell you. Inside Sara's Totally ...

This photo based tour of the Philippines includes a mini-guide to animals, food, shopping, and scenic shots from around the Philippines and tourist locations (such as the Banaue rice terraces.) This mini-guide won't cover Manila and mainly focuses on the north (Baguio, La Union, and Pangasinan.) I've included a few Tagalog words (with their English equivalents) and over 75 photos with brief descriptions.

Nathan Foster was a coward. Kicked out of Marine boot camp and afraid to face his high-ranking Marine father, he stole his father's frequent flyer miles to run away to Thailand until he could figure out what to do with his wreck of a life. Socially inept, Nathan quickly gravitated to the bars where, for once in his life, women seemed to like him. And at 19 years old, he liked them right back. Between bargirls to university girls interested in farangs, Nate is able to forget his failures back in the States. With expats from around the world, he finds an interesting mix of men trying to find ...

Vietnam is not only a nation — it is a story of survival etched in rice paddies, temples, and revolution. Echoes and Empires: The History of Vietnam is a sweeping, human-scale journey through one of Asia’s most resilient civilizations. Spanning over 4,000 years, this is not just the history of a country — it’s the story of a people who have endured foreign conquest, cultural upheaval, colonization, war, and renewal, yet have never lost their identity or voice. This book guides readers chronologically through the major eras of Vietnamese history — from the mythic origin of Lạc ...

Culture Smart! Cambodia is for all those who want to do more than just scratch the surface of this fascinating country. Thoroughly updated, this new edition will enrich your understanding of the land and its people. It explains the key values, attitudes, customs, and traditions that you need to be aware of and provides practical tips and vital information on how to make the most of your time in Cambodia.

Qutub Minar is the second most visited monument in India. It is also the second most visited tourist destination in India. A free-standing brick-tower that is 72.5 meters tall, it has no rival anywhere in the world. This eBook tries to give you a all-in-one introduction to Qutub Minar, its history, construction, and unique points. The eBook also includes plenty of information for tourists and travelers. We have tried to include as many pictures as possible. This will visually help those who will not be able to visit Qutub Minar. At same time these pictures will help to orient those who plan...

Alright ladies, Sawasdee ka! 👋 Tired of the same-old Bangkok travel guides that send you straight into tourist traps or, worse, make you feel like you need a hazard suit just to find a decent Pad Thai? Feeling a bit iffy about navigating the City of Angels solo or with your girlfriends, especially when you hear those whispers about… other kinds of "cultural experiences"? Well, grab a Thai iced tea and say "Sawasdee ka!" to your new Bangkok BFF, Fon! This ain't your grandma's guidebook (unless your grandma is secretly super cool and knows where to find the best som tam). Fon lives here,...

Thinking about Taiwan? You could grab one of those touristy, commercial travel guides. Or, you could dive into Taiwan with your new local bestie, LeeAnn (that's me), who's about to give you the actual lowdown on this amazing island, minus the tourist fluff and with a healthy dose of Taipei-approved snark. Forget those "Top 10" lists written by a travel writer who visited for a weekend. I live here. I know where to find the truly epic food (and how to avoid the stuff that'll make your wallet weep), the sights that'll genuinely make your jaw drop (not just the ones everyone and their selfie ...

Eight men reveal their real-life stories on their journey to finding genuine love and happiness

The authors tell how they grew up in China, met in India and were reunited in England and Japan. They share their discovery of the key to reconciliation between China and Japan.

This photo-based tour of Tokyo, Taipei, and Hong Kong includes over 90 pictures from several tourist sites and historic locations. A brief history or small amount of information is given before each group of pictures. Photos are included of the following sites: Tokyo: Temple of the 47 Ronin, both Tokyo towers, a Shinto temple, a Buddhist temple, shots from around Tokyo Hong Kong: the Men Mo temple, the fishing village, major corporate buildings, shots from around Hong Kong Taipei: Taipei 101 (2nd tallest building in the world), shots of Taipei while at one of the Taipei night markets

Spend some time exploring Singapore and you are bound to stumble upon a tree shrine. They are not always the largest trees or the most exotic, but you know them when you see them. White Styrofoam packets surround their gnarly trunks, and you might notice the distinct odour of incense, rising from a red wooden altar. What are the origins of these tree shrines? Why do people worship these seemingly ordinary trees? What is its connection to 4-D?